Vascular Technician, Per Diem

Vascular Technician, Per Diem Jersey City Medical Center - 3.8 Jersey City, NJ Job Details Per diem $59.65 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Record keeping Direct patient care Spanish Completing CE credits Laboratory safety Report writing Maintaining an organized workspace Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Patient monitoring Using ultrasound machines Medical equipment operation Patient assessment BLS Certification OR experience Physical examinations Mid-level Outpatient High school diploma or GED Clinical laboratory experience Schedule management Vascular technology diagnostics Basic life support Laboratory compliance Clinical documentation Data entry Registered Vascular Technologist Emergency room experience Operating medical imaging equipment Patient interaction Clean workspace maintenance Healthcare Provider Certification Patient emergency assistance Sonography Patient observation Full Job Description Req #: 0000246449

Category:

Radiology / Imaging /

Radiation Status:

Per Diem Shift:

Day Facility:

Jersey City Medical Center Department:

Echo /

Vascular Lab Pay Range:

$59.65 per hour

Location:

355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title:

PD Vascular Technician Location:

Jersey City Medical Center Department Name:

Echo / Vascular Lab Req #: 0000246449

Status:

Hourly Shift:

Day Pay Range:

$59.65 - $59.65 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Perform all necessary test protocols on patients in the lab, at bedside, in the Emergency Room, Recovery Room or in the Operating Room as deemed necessary by physician. Provide a preliminary report for all patients; Contact attending/referring physician if a critical finding is obtained. Performs ultrasound guided pseudo-aneurysm compression under the direct supervision of vascular surgeon. Assists vascular surgeon in ultrasound guided pseudo-aneurysm injections. Maintains Vascular Laboratory standards as set by Inter-societal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL).

Qualifications:

Required:

High school graduate or equivalent Completion of formal Ultrasound Training Program with previous experience in a Vascular Laboratory Successful completion of all Orientation Programs Completion of all mandatory compliance training

Preferred:

Preferred bilingual in

Spanish Certifications and Licenses Required:

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) status required A technologist may be hired as registry eligible. In such cases the candidate must sit for the registry exam within 6 months of hire and pass the exam within the first year of hire to maintain employment. BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required with

American Heart Association Essential Functions:

Ability to select appropriate equipment for specific test. Performs appropriate test according to laboratory protocol. Assess correlation of test results with symptoms. Consult with physician and perform additional necessary studies. Checks physician's orders for specific test. Clarify ambiguous orders with referring physician. Evaluates indications for requested test per patient's history. Collects all prescriptions, referrals and co-pays of outpatients when necessary. Ensure timeliness of testing after outpatient registration. Enters patient information onto Laboratory database. Adheres to departmental safety procedures during test. Evaluates patient's ability to adequately cooperate/tolerate specific test modality. Performs physical assessment pertinent to vascular disease. Maintain equipment & exam rooms in neat & orderly manner. Inform supervisor of problem areas or equipment malfunctions. Maintains professional attitude when dealing with patients and hospital personnel in other departments. Notify referring physician of critical findings. Discuss results with physician if requested. Observe patient for discomfort or change in clinical status during study. Obtain hardcopy documentation and compile data for record keeping & reporting. Prepares preliminary report of results. Consults with colleagues or Medical Director if results are confusing or ambiguous. Reports to work in a timely fashion on a daily basis. Responds and arrives promptly when responding to on-call emergency. Schedules procedures and maintains daily workload and other responsibility as needed for the intuition. Seeks out further training if warranted. Meets continuing education status per ICAVL standards.

Scheduling Requirements:

Flex Schedule Coverage for weekends, holiday, and weekly coverage as needed Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer